Paper with the answers NYT crossword clue

The answer to the clue “Paper with the answers” is **KEY**.

In educational settings, a **key** (short for “answer key”) is a sheet or document that contains the correct answers to a test, quiz, or assignment. It’s often used by teachers to grade or by students to check their work. The clue uses a bit of wordplay by referring to “paper” not as a newspaper, but as a test or exam — making “key” the fitting solution.